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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,650.02, 541,024.26 and 150,238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,650.02, 541,024.26 and 150,238.75 is: 225,378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,650.02 : 541,024.26 = 150,238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,650.02/541,024.26 = 150,238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,650.02x = 541,024.26 × 150,238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,650.02x = 81,282,808,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,282,808,542.08/360,650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,378.63

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